Richmond, Ind.- Following the announcement of James Aller as IU East's first head cross country coach, the men's program has signed Matt Corder and Justin Retz for its inaugural season in the fall. Corder (First Place Academy), a freshman, is planning to major in criminal justice at IU East. "This was a good opportunity for me to ...

RICHMOND, Ind.- The Indiana University East men's basketball program has completed the roster for the 2008-2009 season with the signing of two players.  Daniel Metzelfeld (Heritage Christian) and Phillip Killebrew (Indianapolis Washington) will play for the Red Wolves in the upcoming season. Metzelfeld, a 6'5" forward, averaged 11.7 points and 5.4 assists per game for the Eagles.  He was an important member of the squad ...

RICHMOND, Ind. - Three weeks ago, Indiana University East announced that the retirement of the Pioneers was official, becoming the IU East Red Wolves.  In a large unveiling ceremony that saw newspaper, radio, and television represented as well as students, staff, and faculty, the new mascot was greeted with loud cheers. Sitting in the crowd that day, I had an interesting viewpoint of the ceremony.  ...

RICHMOND, Ind. - The Indiana University East Red Wolves volleyball program knew that there were two key areas that must be addressed for the program's continued success.  They needed a stronger presence at the net and additional backcourt depth.  The frontline presence was addressed during the early months of recruiting.  With the signing of Madison Qualkenbush, the backcourt depth has been completed now. Qualkenbush finished ...

RICHMOND, Ind.- Indiana University East has named Darrell Beam to head its new women's golf program.  Women's golf is one of three new sports IU East is adding for the 2008-09 academic year. Beam graduated from IU East in the spring with a bachelor's degree in American History focusing in Women's and Gender Studies, and will begin pursuing a master's degree. "I am looking for young women ...

RICHMOND, Ind. - In another important day for the IU East basketball program, guard David Sanders and forward Devon Niehoff became the first official Red Wolves.  Both players will bring important strengths to the teams, as Sanders will bring even more talent at the guard position and Niehoff will provide match-up problems on the defensive end. Sanders (Beech Grove High School) is a 5'11" point ...

RICHMOND, Ind. - After a successful spring season that included their first Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (KIAC) championship, IU East finished up the season and now is beginning to prepare for their title defense. With all five players returning next season, and a talented group of new players joining the team, expectations are running high. Next year, winning the conference tournament will result in ...